QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11235)
It sets revised guidelines for the issuance of endorsement certificates and rating certificates pursuant to the STCW 1978 (acceded by the Philippines and deposited with IMO) and Executive Orders Nos. 125 and 125-A, as guidance on recognition/endorsement, certification procedures, and continued proficiency for seafarers.
Only seamen performing deck or engine watchkeeping duties may be certificated/endorsed.
Ratings who have served as Able Seaman Oiler are qualified for certification/endorsement.
They must have either (1) AMT/BSMT or degree and then undergo one (1) year of apprenticeship in deck department, or (2) two (2) years of shipboard training in engine department.
They must apply for MARINA endorsement of their licenses, and the licenses must be authenticated by the respective agencies that issued them.
They must present/submit documents such as health certificate, Seaman’s Book for required sea service, required STCW training certificates, and other requirements deemed necessary by MARINA.
They must take and complete a specialized training program appropriate to their duties and type of ship; certificates from special training must be endorsed by MARINA.
The rating must (1) be at least 18 years old; (2) pass a thorough physical exam (eyesight incl. color perception and hearing) from a MARINA accredited/recognized hospital/clinic; (3) have served on vessels as follows: in deck dept. at least 6 months as part of navigational watch for 250 GRT; in engine dept. at least 1 year as part of engine watch for 750 KW; (4) meet education/training requirements (including special watchkeeping training for HS/undergraduates of maritime courses); (5) submit diploma/transcript if under A.2.c; (6) present training certificates for firefighting, first aid, personal survival techniques, and survival craft; and (7) meet other requirements as MARINA may deem necessary.
He must report immediately to MARINA and apply for a replacement, submitting an affidavit and paying the appropriate fee.
At intervals not exceeding five (5) years.
MARINA’s administration must be satisfied regarding (1) medical fitness (eyesight and hearing, and speech for radio officers) and (2) professional competence through approved sea-going service or equivalent functions, or by passing an approved test, completing an approved course(s), or completing at least three months of supernumerary sea service immediately prior to taking up the rank.